Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Giordana Cycling Apparel

Giordana technical cycling apparel is made in their own state-of-the-art manufacturing facility just outside Mantova, Italy. Every part of the process from pattern design, to printing, to the last stitch of every garment is done under one roof. Thus, every step of the process is controlled. This video, without audio, peeks into each step of the process:

If you are visiting Mantova you must try their famous "tortelli mantovani di zucca", a type of large ravioli with a pumpkin/amaretti filling.Stories, including cycling trip stories, for the Italian Cycling Journal welcome; contact veronaman@gmail.com